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Democrat Robert Holden defiant after testifying at GOP crime hearing

The New York City Council Member, who ran as a Republican, thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed, but insists it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.

Courts

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Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Rowan Wilson

Members of the committee voted to advance Hochul’s latest nominee for a full Senate vote.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum

The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.

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Al Sharpton won’t let David Dinkins’ fate happen to Eric Adams

The mayor appeared on a panel with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the National Action Network convention.

Politics

Politics

Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to ax the Commission on Judicial Nomination

The state Senate majority leader said lawmakers are considering a new process for selecting Court of Appeals judges.

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Politics

Home care workers target Adrienne Adams

The council has not moved on a bill that would ban 24-hour work days, amid oppositions from New Yorkers with disabilities and 1199 SEIU.

Politics

Politics

Despite DNC loss, Eric Adams maintains reputation as NYC’s cheerleader

Adams’ impassioned bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention ends in disappointment. On to the World Cup.

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Guinea pig sales banned in NYC

Pet stores will be banned from selling the rodents, in the latest win for animal rights activists.

Politics

Politics

Rowan Wilson picked to be chief judge, as Hochul eyes Caitlin Halligan for associate judge

Wilson, who would be the first Black chief judge in New York state, was tapped following the rejection of Hector LaSalle.

New York City

Politics

City will install new door-locking camera system in schools to prevent shootings

Schools Chancellor David Banks made the announcement at a briefing hosted by his brother, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks.

Politics

Politics

Why won’t DAASNY defend Alvin Bragg?

The powerful district attorneys association has been silent in the face of Trump’s attacks on the Manhattan DA

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Rudy Giuliani (no, not that one) is fundraising for Eric Adams

The former mayor’s Republican cousin, and his lobbyist wife, are raising money for the Democratic mayor’s reelection.

Politics

Politics

Democratic Queens DA candidate courting far right Republicans

George Grasso is challenging Melinda Katz from the right – and said Democratic political clubs won’t have him.